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Every day in Bulgarian history holds a story worth remembering. In this recurring series, On This Day in Bulgaria<\/strong>, we look back at notable events, decisions, and milestones that happened on this date across the country’s history.<\/p>\n

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Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo. Photo: Infobgv, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 28, 1014 \u2014 The Battle of Belassitsa<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Byzantine forces under Emperor Basil II defeated the Bulgarian army at the Battle of Belassitsa, one of the most consequential defeats in medieval Bulgarian history. The battle led to the eventual fall of the First Bulgarian Empire a few years later and remains one of the most sombre chapters of the era.<\/p>\n

July 28, 1967 \u2014 Supporting Bulgarian Craftsmanship<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A Guild of Arts and Crafts Masters was established in Sofia, formally recognizing and supporting the country’s tradition of skilled artisans and craftspeople.<\/p>\n

Explore more of Bulgaria’s story on Bronicable<\/a><\/strong>, including our Bulgaria From Above<\/a><\/strong> series and our guides to the best of Bulgaria<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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